Denny Hamlin One of the Best at Bristol

Denny Hamlin won last weekend at Gateway, and it wouldn't be surprising if he did the same thing here at Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend. Bristol has always been a strong track for Hamlin, and he's almost gotten even better in the Next Gen era. Over the last four races at this track, Denny hasn't […]

All Eyes on Ryan Blaney at Bristol

After practice and qualifying at Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday evening, it's hard not to point toward Ryan Blaney as one of the favorites to win this weekend's race. The Cup Series Champion qualified on the outside pole for Saturday night's Bass Pro Shops Night Race, and had the best car on the long run […]

Chase Briscoe Whiffs in Qualifying, Will Start 31st in Bristol Night Race

After practice on Friday afternoon, Chase Briscoe noted that he was quite happy with his race car--something that isn't very common for him in the No. 19 Toyota camp. With those comments, many thought he could be a contender for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race win this weekend, but qualifying didn't quite go as […]

Ty Gibbs Could Contend at Bristol

There aren't many race tracks where Ty Gibbs is considered a contender for the race win, but Bristol is one of those places. In the Next Gen era, Gibbs has the fourth-most laps led (239) among active drivers, and he posted a career-best third-place result here in the spring race earlier this season. In three […]

Brian Robinson Jr. Could Get More Work Amid 49ers Injuries

San Francisco 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr. may see an uptick in usage when the team faces the Saints on Sunday. With quarterback Brock Purdy (toe, shoulder) out, wide receiver Jauan Jennings (shoulder) questionable, and tight end George Kittle (hamstring) on injured reserve, San Francisco is short on playmakers. In Week 2, San Francisco […]

AJ Allmendinger on the Pole for Bristol Night Race

In a pretty surprising upset, AJ Allmendinger was the fastest car in qualifying at Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday evening, and now the Kaulig Racing driver will lead the Cup Series field to the green for this weekend's Bass Pro Shops Night Race. Allmendinger posted a lap of 15.117 seconds, narrowly beating out Ryan Blaney's […]

Bristol-2 DraftKings NASCAR Lineup Picks and Projections (Premium Content)

The first round of the Playoffs concludes this weekend with 500 laps around Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday night with the Bass Pro Shops Night Race from Thunder Valley. Bristol needs to introduction. It's one of the most storied race tracks on the NASCAR circuit. One small mistake can ruin a team's night, and don't […]

Eagles D/ST has Cautiously Optimistic Matchup Against Chiefs

The Philadelphia Eagles defense/special teams unit wasn't particularly special in Week 1 against the Cowboys, allowing 20 points to their offense and forcing a fumble. While it wasn't an especially disappointing performance, they definitely left a lot to be desired for what is supposed to be one of the top defenses in the league. On […]

Jake Elliott Looks To Stay Perfect In Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott impressed in his season debut, going perfect for the game by making his sole field goal attempt of 58 yards and all three of his extra points. In Week 2 Elliott will travel to Kansas City for a matchup against the Chiefs, who allowed 27 points to the Chargers last […]

Michael Penix Jr. a Solid QB2 Option Against Banged-Up Vikings Defense

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. performed well in Week 1, completing 27 of 42 passes for 298 yards and a touchdown without throwing an interception, while also adding six rushes for 21 yards and a score. In Week 2, he'll have a road matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, who were tough against the run […]

Kylen Granson, Grant Calcaterra Will Fill in for Injured Dallas Goedert

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Kylen Granson could see an uptick in targets in Week 2 with Dallas Goedert (knee) officially being ruled out. In Philly's season opener against the Cowboys, Granson was the only other tight end besides Goedert to tally any targets, though it was just one which resulted in a one-yard catch. The […]

Darius Cooper Still Buried on Depth Chart

Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Darius Cooper failed to get any targets in the opening game of the season against the Cowboys. While Cooper did have a solid preseason showing against the Bengals, he was bound to struggle for looks in the regular season with the amount of talent surrounding him. He is currently listed […]

DeVonta Smith Should Get More Usage After Disappointing First Game

Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith fell victim to a strange week for the Philadelphia passing game against the Cowboys, being targeted just three times for three catches and 16 yards. Saquon Barkley and Dallas Goedert led the team in targets in Week 1, and Jahan Dotson had the most receiving yards in what was a […]

A.J. Brown Trying To Get Back On Track Against Kansas City

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown had fantasy managers second-guessing whether they should have taken him so high in their drafts with his performance against the Cowboys, hauling in just one catch for eight yards on one target. However, with the Chiefs on the horizon in Week 2, Brown looks to cement his spot once […]

Tank Bigsby Unlikely To Have Big Enough Role Yet For Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles just traded for Tank Bigsby on Monday, and the former Jaguar is currently listed as the third running back on the depth chart. He was far outpaced by Travis Etienne Jr. in Jacksonville's first game, and was splitting touches with Bhayshul Tuten as well. Bigsby only managed 12 yards on five carries […]

Saquon Barkley Looks For Another Heavy Workload In Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley tied for the sixth-most rushing attempts in the league last week (18), once again proving that he has one of the most reliably-heavy workloads in the NFL. He also made PPR managers happy with his four receptions on five targets-both good for second-most on the team. In Week 2 […]

Jalen Hurts Could Be Positioned For Big Week Against Chiefs

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts looks to speed past another defense this week as he faces the Chiefs at Arrowhead. Hurts led his team on the ground last week, racking up 62 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 14 attempts. He also broke the Super Bowl record for most rushing yards by a QB against […]

Steelers D/ST Should Bounce Back in Home Opener

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense was surprisingly vulnerable last week, surrendering 32 points and 394 yards of offense to the New York Jets. Pittsburgh may not be as strong defensively as it was expected to be this season, but it still has plenty of potential as a fantasy D/ST against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2. […]

Christian McCaffrey Cleared For Week 2

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is not listed on the team's final injury report for Week 2. McCaffrey did not practice on Wednesday with his injury description listed as both calf and resting, but practiced in full on Thursday and Friday. The 29-year-old carried a questionable tag into the season opener but logged […]

Tyquan Thornton in the Flex Conversation, Still a Risky Option versus Philly

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton had two catches for 41 yards in the Week 1 loss to the Chargers. With Xavier Worthy (shoulder), who was injured early in the opener, doubtful for the Week 2 Super Bowl rematch with the Eagles, there is room for others to benefit. Marquise Brown, who had 10 […]

Chris Boswell Should Remain in Lineups Against Seahawks

In the season opener, Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell picked up right where he left off in 2024, drilling two field goals and four extra points. Most notably, he set a franchise record with a 60-yarder that gave Pittsburgh a 34-32 lead with just over a minute left in the fourth quarter. Boswell will look […]

Mark Andrews Hard to Trust Against the Browns

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews had only one catch for five yards in the upset loss to the Bills. While that statistical line was disappointing, his one target was even more troubling for fantasy managers. Fresh off a loss, Baltimore will look to pick up a win over the Browns in Week 2. Andrews […]

Pat Freiermuth Has Unreliable Role Heading Into Week 2

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth saw three targets last week and will look to build on his chemistry with quarterback Aaron Rodgers in Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks. Seattle was middle-of-the-road against opposing tight ends last season, but surrendered plenty of fantasy points to the position in its season opener against the San […]

Tanner Bibee Fans 10 in Two-Hit Shutout

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee performed like an ace and improved to 10-11 in a 4-0 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday. Bibee fired Cleveland's first complete-game shutout in six years, allowing just two hits (both singles) while racking up 10 strikeouts against no walks. He threw 103 pitches, 74 for strikes, and […]

Edmundo Sosa Day-to-Day With Groin Tightness

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Edmundo Sosa (groin) is day-to-day after leaving an 8-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday with groin tightness, manager Rob Thomson told reporters. Sosa, who started at shortstop, went 0-for-3 before the team replaced him with pinch-hitter Weston Wilson in the bottom of the seventh inning. With starting shortstop Trea […]

Keenan Allen Ready to Rock on Monday Night

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen had seven catches for 68 yards in the Week 1 win over the Chiefs. While he wasn't as productive as Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston, the veteran wideout had a team-high 10 targets while finding the end zone in the third quarter off of an 11-yard throw from […]

Luis Garcia Transferred to 60-Day Injured List, Done for Season

The Houston Astros have transferred right-hander Luis Garcia (elbow) to the 60-day injured list, ending his season. Garcia underwent Tommy John surgery in May 2023 and took longer than expected to recover. After more than two full years on the shelf, Garcia made a long-awaited return to the majors on Sept. 1. However, he had […]

Zach Neto Dealing With Wrist Soreness

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (wrist) was out of the lineup Friday against the Seattle Mariners with soreness in his left wrist, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Neto's wrist hasn't been at full strength since a hit by pitch forced him from a game on Aug. 20, though the injury […]

Mac Jones Ready for a Favorable Matchup in Week 2

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones will get the start in Sunday's meeting with the Saints. With Brock Purdy (toe) out for the foreseeable future, the 49ers will now turn to Jones, who hasn't exactly had the best track record since entering the league in 2021. San Francisco will also be without George Kittle (hamstring). […]

Masyn Winn Shut Down for Rest of Season

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (knee) is done for the year, manager Oliver Marmol announced on Friday. Winn tried to play through a torn meniscus in his right knee, but the 72-76 Cardinals will instead shut him down for the rest of 2025. Winn, who hasn't played since Monday, was in the Cardinals' initial […]